Tokyo, Japan – The latest television viewership data for Japanese animation from October 27 to November 2 reveals consistent performance from long-running staples, with Sazae-san once again claiming the top spot. Popular titles like Detective Conan and Chibi Maruko-chan also maintained strong positions, alongside the final season of My Hero Academia making a notable appearance.
These rankings, based on an estimate of the percentage of the population watching a given program in Japan’s Kanto region, do not account for recordings viewed at a later time.
Top Animated Programs (October 27 – November 2)
The following table details the top-performing Japanese animated programs by average household rating for the week of October 27 to November 2, 2025:
| Title | Station | Date | Time | Length | Average Household Rating |
| :———————- | :——– | :———— | :——- | :—— | :———————– |
| Sazae-san | Fuji TV | November 2 (Sun) | 18:30 | 30 min. | 6.9% |
| Detective Conan | NTV | November 1 (Sat) | 18:00 | 30 min. | 6.1% |
| Chibi Maruko-chan | Fuji TV | November 2 (Sun) | 18:00 | 30 min. | 4.6% |
| My Hero Academia final season | NTV | November 1 (Sat) | 17:30 | 30 min. | 3.7% |
| Doraemon | TV Asahi | November 1 (Sat) | 17:00 | 30 min. | 2.9% |
| One Piece | Fuji TV | November 2 (Sun) | 23:15 | 30 min. | 2.8% |
| Crayon Shin-chan | TV Asahi | November 1 (Sat) | 16:30 | 30 min. | 2.3% |
| Tougen Anki | NTV | October 31 (Fri) | 23:10 | 30 min. | 2.2% |
| Animated O-saru no George (Curious George) | NHK-E | November 1 (Sat) | 08:35 | 25 min. | 1.9% |
| Oshiri Tantei | NHK-E | November 1 (Sat) | 09:00 | 20 min. | 1.7% |
Enduring Appeal of Classics
The consistent high performance of Sazae-san, Detective Conan, and Chibi Maruko-chan underscores their enduring popularity within Japanese households. These titles, which have been broadcast for decades, continue to draw significant live viewership, particularly in their Sunday evening slots for Sazae-san and Chibi Maruko-chan and Saturday evening for Detective Conan.
Shonen Favorites and Newer Entries
My Hero Academia‘s final season maintains a strong presence, indicating continued viewer engagement with the superhero saga. Similarly, Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan remain reliable performers for younger audiences and families. The inclusion of One Piece in the late-night slot also demonstrates its considerable following, even with a later broadcast time. Newer entry Tougen Anki secured a respectable rating, showing promising traction among viewers.
Children’s Programming
Morning programming geared towards children, such as Animated O-saru no George (Curious George) and Oshiri Tantei, also made the top ten, highlighting their consistent appeal in early weekend slots.
Other Notable Broadcasts
Beyond the regular animated series, the week also saw special broadcasts. The live-action film adaptation of Tomohiro Yokomaku and Taishi Mori’s Radiation House manga aired on Fuji TV on Saturday, November 1, achieving a 5.9% rating. Makoto Shinkai’s acclaimed anime film The Garden of Words was broadcast on Fuji TV in the early hours of Friday, October 31, earning a 0.8% rating.
